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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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